From Software "having a tough time" porting Dark Souls to PC, frame rate issues remain

"To be completely honest, we're having a tough time doing it due to our lack of experience and knowledge in terms of porting to PC. First we thought it would be a breeze, but it's turned out not to be the case. We're still developing right now - we're crunching right now.

[MAJ0R]

Are you serious? This is very disappointing... even though I commend them for porting it to PC, bad PC ports are not perceived very well in the PC gaming community.

[Snookies12]

I agree, but as long as they DO get those issues sorted out, we'll be all good.

[xPhearR3dx]

At least they have the balls to admit they bit off more than they can chew, but are willing to try their best to produce a quality product. I respect them for that. 99% of companies would just release it and forget about it and let modders fix their game.

[StrawberryDiesel420]

Kind of like Bethesda, they would never admit something like this. I fucking love From Software.

[dredgewalker]

At least they're being honest with what they are doing unlike other devs that disappoint us with their claims. I want them to succeed because it might entice them to port over some other titles like Armored Core to the pc.

[GamingPerson]

I respect there efforts still for listening to gamers.
I hope thye get the fps stable. This will be a learning experience for their programmers I guess.

[turnerdc]

Hopefully they iron out the issues. Even on the console releases the frame rate proved sketchy at times.

[specialguest]

"In terms of the PC version, the quick answer is no, [we won't be fixing the frame rate problems]. Because we wanted to get the PC version out as soon as possible, it's more strictly a port from the console version."

Pathetic...

I understand the point of making a straight port in terms of graphical assets, but not porting over the frame rate issues. Okay, so 60fps is wishful thinking, but a steady 30fps is not even possible?

This is a freaking PC with 4 times the raw power(raw, not hidden), and they still can't fix the frame rate issues?

[Ashunderfire86]

Dude are you a game programmer? Game Design is not a walk in the park, its a challenge. Especially for Japanese developers who are not use to developing games on PC. Be happy that Dark Souls is coming to the PC.

[specialguest]

I don't have to be a game progammer to read from a direct quote about the lack of commitment to fix the issue. That is what's pathetic.

Don't mistake me for a ungrateful PC gamer who should at least be happy it's coming to the PC. I already have it on the PS3.

[Khronikos]

These jap devs live in the late 90s. Their programming skills are for certain types of things only. Porting code is a hazard to your health and I doubt these guys thought about it much before the profit signs rolled in. **** this up though and no one will buy it. If there is nothing but a ****ing label to differentiate the games then why ****ing bother?!

[SKUD]

"In terms of the PC version, the quick answer is no, [we won't be fixing the frame rate problems]. Because we wanted to get the PC version out as soon as possible, it's more strictly a port from the console version. We haven't been able to step up into doing any specific optimisation for PC."

It states that there focusing more time to DLC. I'm not even sure if the PC modding community will see value in it and fix it for them. There priorities are upside down. For now, this game is dead in the water for the PC community.

[DwightOwen]

Daisuke Uchiyama just got FIRED.

"We're not going to fix our game but please, buy our DLC."

Brilliant, bro.

[Khronikos]

I have read though they have it in 1080p at 30fps with some kind of anti-aliasing. Look to force as much as possible if possible through nvidia or AMD controls.

[StrawberryDiesel420]

Should be happy with what you get, Demon's Souls and Dark Souls merit a PS3 purchase themselves.

[Somebody]

That's weird. They made a PC version of Ninja Blade in 2009...anyone remember that one? It was a pretty decent port on their part although I hated that you have to finish every level from start to finish thanks to the QTE heavy gameplay (no mid-game saves).

[pandehz]

I dont want the game on PC period.

So now console gamers cant whine at our complaining. Im sure if Witcher 2 was a straight pc-console port and if Crysis 2 had been a pc-console port, console gamers would be complaining too.

Lemme remind some ppl something. 'WE ARE GOING TO BE PAYING MONEY FOR A DYSFUNCTIONAL PRODUCT' Justify that

[Plagasx]

Thanks for letting me know this so I can pirate it for sure now.

And then developers wonder why people pirate their games on PC...

[StayStatic]

OMG just delay the game , rather that than a half-assed port.